2026-2027 Productions
Macbeth: When We All Fall Asleep Where Do We Go?
Prophecy, witchcraft, murder, and music all come together in Ballard High School's production of Macbeth: Where We All Fall Asleep Where Do We Go? Shakespeare's most iconic horror story comes to life with an underscoring of the 5 time Grammy award winning Billie Eilish album, pulling us into the world of supernatural and dream-state. This production will contain loud noises, some flashing lights, smoke, and staged violence. Tickets
Unified Drama Presents... The Puppet Variety Show!
Unified Drama is a program that highlights all the different skills and abilities at Ballard High School. Using techniques from devised theatre, puppetry, clowning, and physical theatre, each Unified production is created by the students and unique to them. Unified Drama is one night only, so mark your calendars for November 20 and don't miss this incredible show!
Bright Star
Inspired by a true story, Bright Star is a sweeping, heartfelt musical featuring a Tony®-nominated score by Steve Martin and Edie Brickell. Set against the vibrant backdrop of North Carolina in the 1920s and 1940s, this deeply emotional tale explores love, loss, and the transformative power of redemption. When literary editor Alice Murphy meets a young soldier just home from World War II, he awakens her longing for the child she once lost. Haunted by their unique connection, Alice sets out on a journey to understand her past—and what she finds has the power to transform both of their lives.
The 2027 One Acts Festival
Every year, Ballard High School is proud to present a One Acts festival of completely student-written and student-directed plays. Interspersed with musical interludes performed by the students, the One Acts is an incredible display of the talent present at Ballard High School. All students are welcome and encouraged to submit plays and apply as directors!
Meet the Director - Theatre
Miller Shor – Director of Theatre – joined the faculty of Ballard High School in 2023, and is so grateful to have landed in such a warm and welcoming community. Before arriving at Ballard, Ms. Miller worked at Global Arts Plus in St. Paul, Minnesota, and at the Northwest School of the Arts as an educational assistant. At Global Arts Plus, she also worked extensively in the after-school program, working with her mentor and friend Eliza Rasheed to produce and direct shows like Mary Poppins and Seedfolks. Ms. Miller is glad to be continuing the work of her mentors, Ms. Rasheed and Nicole Brewer, in bringing anti-racist theatre curriculum to Ballard High School.
Ms. Miller completed her undergraduate training at Macalester College, where she graduated with honors in theatre, as well as receiving an advanced playwriting credential from the National Theatre Institute. She completed her Masters in Teaching at Seattle University, where she was awarded the St. Ignatius Award for education. Ms. Miller maintains a professional life as a playwright. Her plays have been produced internationally, and in 2019 she was a semi-finalist for the National Playwrights Conference at the Eugene O’Neill Theatre Center.